Shropshire Council today announced the candidates for the unitary elections on 4 May. This is an “all up” election – all current councillors must stand for re-election unless they are…
A merger would reunite our county within its historic borders. It would, some say, save money. Others, me included, think Telford and Shropshire are such different places that we need…
This article first appeared in the Ludlow Advertiser on 8 December 2016. In politics, it has been a long and curious year. When people who don’t usually get engaged with…
The answer is yes, according to Councillor Steve Charmley, the deputy leader of the council. We know his opinion because he tweeted it during the full council meeting on 22…
Jonny Keeley, a member of the band Fight the Bear, has been elected to represent Bishop’s Castle and the surrounding villages on Shropshire Council. His majority is 442. A couple…
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